An ultraviolet wave typically has a wavelength in the range of 10 to 400 nanometers. To give you a reference point, this is roughly comparable in size to small viruses like the flu virus or the rhinovirus.
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Those are called "nanowaves" or "nanoscale waves," which are electromagnetic waves that have a wavelength on the nanometer scale, similar in size to some viruses. They can interact with nanoscale structures and materials, making them useful for various applications in nanotechnology and materials science.
An infrared wave has less energy than an ultraviolet wave. Ultraviolet waves have higher frequencies and shorter wavelengths, carrying more energy than infrared waves.
Infrared radiation has a lower frequency than optical light as it is below the red end of the spectrum. "Infra" means below, making "infrared" meaning "below red. On the other hand, ultraviolet radiation has a higher frequency than optical light as it is above the violet end of the spectrum. "Ultra" means "above or greater", making ultraviolet meaning "above violet". The answer to your question would be: ultraviolet radiation has more electromagnetic energy than infrared radiation.
Two examples of ultraviolet waves are UVA (long-wave ultraviolet) and UVB (short-wave ultraviolet). UVA radiation can penetrate deeper into the skin and is associated with skin aging, while UVB radiation is responsible for sunburn and can contribute to skin cancer.
A 30 nanometer electromagnetic wave would fall within the ultraviolet region of the electromagnetic spectrum. Its short wavelength indicates high frequency and energy, making it potentially harmful to living organisms in large doses.